Friday, May 8, 2009

Yosemite Confidential

El Capitan and Bridal Veil Falls across the Merced River(Click image to enlarge)

I was born in California and, as an adult, I lived in the Bay Area for nearly eight years. In all that time, though, I never traveled to Yosemite. Rather than head straight for the coast when we left Bakersfield, we headed inland and up the Central Valley through the heart of California's agricultural center and into Yosemite. If you haven't been to this national park, it's a must! It was almost as awesome as the Grand Canyon. My recommendation: go in the spring before Tioga Pass opens and before the place is overcrowded with tourists and campers. There were a lot of people while we were there, but not nearly as many as there will be in a few weeks. I definitely plan to go back here.

Janet, this looks like it has been quite the fun road trip. I have to agree that Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places. I lived in Sacramento for 5 years and didn't venture down there until my last few months in the area... oh how I wish I would have gone sooner so I could have gone back often. Have fun in San Francisco. A place I also love and miss.